The Houston Rockets traded Chris Paul to the Oklahoma City Thunder and he is certainly facing a difficult decision. He can choose to play out his current deal for 124 million over the next three years and likely play for a non-contender like the current version of the Oklahoma City Thunder or he can choose a much more difficult route. Paul could agree to a very reduced buyout (maybe 50 million) and agree to play for the minimum like his “Banana Boat” buddy Carmelo Anthony.
Granted this is much different than Melo, as he only had one year left on his deal at that point.